Job Details

Job Title: Quality & Regulatory Compliance Specialist

Location: Mississauga

Work Arrangement: Hybrid

About the Role

Position function: The position reports to the Quality & Regulatory Compliance Supervisor and is responsible for implementing and continuously improving Food Quality and Safety Programs, maintaining compliance with regulations, customer requirements and 3rd party certifications (for example organic, NHP, GL, Kosher) for all North American Facilities. This role contributes to product commercialization, supplier qualification, and compliance with both customer requirements and regulatory standards.

Scope:  This position plays a key role in day-to-day execution of quality and regulatory compliance activities, with a focus on ingredient and supplier approvals, risk assessments, certification support, and the review of regulatory documentation.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct and maintain vendor and manufacturer approvals, including data collection, document review, risk assessment and supplier onboarding.
• Perform risk assessments on new or modified products.

• Review and approve new ingredients for commercialization in alignment with regulatory and quality standards.
• Provide regulatory and quality support during product development and commercialization.
• Assist with annual certification applications and renewals (Kosher, Organic, Non-GMO Project Verification, Halal, etc.).
• Complete Regulatory and Quality tasks associated with approved change controls
• Participate in ingredient substitutions by reviewing quality and regulatory implications; provide documented recommendations.
• Facilitate the completion of customer forms and questionnaires related to product quality, certifications, and compliance.
• Support various Regulatory and Quality projects, including documentation updates, system improvements, and cross-functional initiatives.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Supervisor or Technical Team leadership.

Knowledge/Skills & Experiences

• BSc degree, preferably in Food Science or a related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of QA and/or Regulatory work experience in a food manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of GFSI standards and HACCP principles.
• Familiarity with regulatory agencies and certification bodies: CFIA, FDA, Organic, NHPD, Kosher, etc.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a proactive approach.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and communicate with external stakeholders.

About Caldic

At Caldic, we’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets across the world. Joining us means becoming part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation-driven team.

We offer:

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries like food, pharma, personal care, and more

We operate in 43 countries around the world. Our innovative solutions are tailored to meet the needs of industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets, ensuring sustainable success for all stakeholders. To learn more, visit: www.caldic.com

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.